tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803802272134070357.post4103236070535095696..comments2017-06-11T16:47:44.461-07:00Comments on Living With Unspeakable Joy: Don't Try So Hard!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01019292909364165359noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803802272134070357.post-40112618441277802482015-08-05T15:37:21.245-07:002015-08-05T15:37:21.245-07:00I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum. I exp...I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum. I expect most relationships to be the gift of the moment and am surprised when they last longer. It's always a genuine surprise when people want to continue a relationship with me. Being an introvert probably doesn't help either. But I've found quality relationships with those people who keep coming back, who understand that I need to be invited for a long, long time before I feel comfortable inviting myself.<br /><br />I'm glad you are so forgiving with open arms for those who have wandered away. Perhaps some are like me. Others don't know how to value relationships; I pray we all learn. Quality relationships (community) are vital.<br /><br />Drusilla Barron<br />http://lovedasif.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09773449834173767180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803802272134070357.post-49514503947868098552015-08-03T20:21:55.441-07:002015-08-03T20:21:55.441-07:00I am the same way. Thank you for the reminders in ...I am the same way. Thank you for the reminders in this post! Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05731151689782468063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803802272134070357.post-87315422903520758392015-07-31T14:29:32.573-07:002015-07-31T14:29:32.573-07:00Oh friend, we are so much alike. I've always h...Oh friend, we are so much alike. I've always had a hard time when relationships end and/or change. Love you friend!!Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803802272134070357.post-11739563691592989352015-07-31T14:09:13.390-07:002015-07-31T14:09:13.390-07:00such a beautiful post.such a beautiful post.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803802272134070357.post-79799370583018893582015-07-31T13:07:45.210-07:002015-07-31T13:07:45.210-07:00Carrie, my sweet "Skittles" friend! You...Carrie, my sweet "Skittles" friend! You amaze me at how well you stay in contact. I love our growing relationship despite the distance. You are so loved by our family and so many more...and yes, our Father in heaven is constantly whispering your name for that deep relationship. Love you friend!!! (Thanks for the yummies!)Camiva Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277115533818013962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803802272134070357.post-61062841112071250792015-07-31T12:14:38.940-07:002015-07-31T12:14:38.940-07:00Your family is beautiful and it's clear that y...Your family is beautiful and it's clear that you share that proper noun - Relationship. Time really can be a factor in relationship building and maintaining, not just lack of time, but how we choose to invest our time. Huh? For example, my husband is a solid introvert. I choose to honor the fact that he's spent all of his people-bucks at work. By the time he comes home, he needs the home to be a refuge. It sometimes makes it difficult for me to build relationship with others. Not complaining, just a fact. Consequently, I try to make sure that the time I DO spend with others is positive and encouraging. I want them to know that I enjoy their company and listening to their stories. I was intrigued by your blog title, and am glad I stopped by to visit from FMF. I hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263629738556756592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803802272134070357.post-17870485317432849822015-07-31T12:07:22.280-07:002015-07-31T12:07:22.280-07:00Quality relationships are very important to me as ...Quality relationships are very important to me as well. I have noticed it's not always about the desire to spend time with others it's often about time. Some of my closest friends are very busy and I also have to remeber it's not personal! Good post and keep investing in others lives Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552656213498998580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4803802272134070357.post-41665178093527279742015-07-31T12:07:11.968-07:002015-07-31T12:07:11.968-07:00Quality relationships are very important to me as ...Quality relationships are very important to me as well. I have noticed it's not always about the desire to spend time with others it's often about time. Some of my closest friends are very busy and I also have to remeber it's not personal! Good post and keep investing in others lives Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552656213498998580noreply@blogger.com